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  • King Charles appoints Baroness Helena Kennedy to Scotland’s Order of the Thistle

    His Majesty the King has appointed Baroness Helena Kennedy of The Shaws KC, to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. Dame Ann Limb DBE DL commented, “As Founder and Vice President of the education and social justice charity, the Helena Kennedy Foundation, I speak on behalf of all of us involved […]

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  • HKF House of Lords Celebration

    On Monday, March 4, 2024, the accomplishments of more than 80 students, beneficiaries of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, were commemorated at the House of Lords. This celebratory event at the House of Lords, with support from the Skills and Education Group, united students hailing from underprivileged backgrounds, who had advanced from Further Education colleges to […]

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  • 5 reasons to apply for our HE bursary

    The Helena Kennedy Foundation are delighted to announce applications are now open for students wishing to apply for our HE bursary. The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to overcome social injustice by providing financial bursaries, mentoring and support to disadvantaged students from the further and adult education sectors, enabling them to complete their studies in higher […]

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  • Bursary Applications Now Open For 2024

    The Helena Kennedy Foundation are delighted to announce applications are now open for students wishing to apply for our HE bursary. We understand that studying at University can be a challenging financial commitment, which is why we offer support that can help individuals achieve their ambitions. A bursary of up to £2,250 is available for […]

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  • Can you be ‘nice’ and be a leader? Director of Operations, Shahida Aslam

    In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, it is essential to recognise that our backgrounds and personal journeys significantly influence our perspectives and biases. As we reflect on the changing face of leadership, one striking transformation is the emergence of “niceness” as a valuable trait in leaders. Gone are the days when leadership was synonymous with […]

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